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"Welcome to The Unscripted Mind — honest mental health insight from a working therapist."
Hosted by Jim Cunningham, Licensed Professional Counselor, this podcast tackles the topics that show up in your daily life — anxiety, depression, grief, toxic relationships, anger, avoidance, parenting, trauma, empathy, and the psychology behind why we do what we do.
Each episode delivers practical tools and honest strategies to help you gain more self-awareness, make better choices, and take back control.
No influencer advice. No wellness hype. Just straight talk from a working therapist.
New episodes regularly — subscribe so you never miss one.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 41 days
Average audio length:
21 minutes
English
United States
23 episodes
since May 3, 2024
episodic
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Most people have heard of EMDR. Very few actually understand what it does — or why it works when years of talk therapy haven't moved the needle.
In this episode, Jim Cunningham, LPC breaks it down in plain language: what trauma actually is (it's not what most people think), why you can&ap…
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There's a version of avoidance so sophisticated that the people living inside it never see it for what it is — because it doesn't feel like avoidance. It feels like the truth.
In Part 2 of this series, Jim unpacks the Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV) — a 2020 personality constr…
You know the conversation you've been putting off for three weeks. You've rehearsed it. You've run it in your head. And then you just don't do it. That's not weakness. That's avoidance — and it's costing you more than you realize. In this episode, I break down the…
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The goal of The UnScripted Mind Podcast is to give you fresh perspectives, practical insights and tools you can use to give you more choices, self-awareness and control of your feelings, reactions and behaviors.
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The psychology of protest weaves a fascinating tapestry of human motivation, social dynamics, and strategic action that shapes how change unfolds in our world. What drives someone to stand in the rain holding a sign when they could be comfortably at home? Why do some movements transf…
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In this episode of The Unscripted Mind, licensed professional counselor Jim Cunningham explores the impact of modern comforts on our well-being. With references to studies and literary works, Jim delves into how our pursuit of convenience and ease may be leading to increased anxiety,…
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Unlock the transformative power of therapy as we guide you through overcoming the common barriers that often hinder progress. How can embracing discomfort and vulnerability lead to personal growth? Join host Jim Cunningham in exploring therapy not as a quick fix but as a marathon req…
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Is the quest for work-life balance leading you astray? Join licensed professional counselor Jim Cunningham as he challenges the conventional wisdom that balance is the ultimate goal. Discover why the pursuit of perfect equilibrium may be setting you up for stress and disappointment. …
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Are you tired of being trapped in toxic relationships and enduring their emotional toll? Discover the secrets to reclaiming your mental health and confidence as we explore the underlying personality disorders often at play. From the pervasive patterns of obsessive-compulsive personal…
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Could your closest relationships be secretly undermining your well-being? Uncover the subtle signs of toxic relationships and learn how to protect yourself emotionally and mentally in our latest episode of The Unscripted Mind. We take a deep dive into the perplexing world of toxic re…
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